Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument NJ,NY
Lat, Long: 40.69946, -74.0401
Designation: Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
How far would you travel to find a better life? What if the journey took weeks under difficult conditions? If you answered "Whatever it takes," you echo the feelings of the 12 million immigrants who passed through these now quiet halls from 1892 to 1954. Ellis Island afforded them the opportunity to attain the American dream for themselves and their descendants. Come hear their stories.
Weather:
It is typically colder and more windy in New York Harbor than in elsewhere in the New York City metropolitan area. Winters are cold and damp. Spring and Fall can range from chilly to warm. Summers are warm to hot and humid.
Directions:
Ellis Island is located in New York Harbor and can only be reached by boat. Ferries are operated by Statue City Cruises and depart from The Battery in Lower Manhattan in New York City. Ferries are also available from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey.
For more details ›Address/Contact:
Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
New York, US, 10004
Phone: 2123633200
Email: stli_info@nps.gov
Entrance Fees:
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
$0.00
General Admission tickets are our most widely available ticket. Visitors will have access to both islands, including entry to both the Statue of Liberty Museum and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. This is the only ticket available when crown and pedestal reservations are full. General Admission tickets do not get you access inside the statue or pedestal.
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
$0.00
Pedestal tickets are limited, and reservations are required. Pedestal tickets allow visitors to access up to the top of the pedestal, which includes lower pedestal levels. These are purchased online only through Statue City Cruises.
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
$0.00
Crown tickets are limited, and reservations are required. Crown tickets allow visitors to access the crown of the statue, which includes a walk up 162 steps from the feet of the statue to the crown. There is no elevator access to the crown. These are purchased online only through Statue City Cruises.
